Q: Today’s question comes from Alison. She writes: How do you keep track of paperless monthly bills that aren’t on autopay so that you know when they’re due and don’t miss a payment?
● “I am very old school,” says Andrea. “I buy a calendar from Dollar Tree, and when I get an email about a bill, I mark the amount on the calendar, then mark it with a red check mark after I pay it.”
● “I use Quicken, which has a bill reminder function,” says Melissa. “That way, I always know what electronic payments will be coming up.”
● “When I get an email about a bill being due, I immediately schedule the payment for one day before it’s due,” says Elizabeth.
One of the most popular methods for paperless bill management? Calendar apps. Whether it’s Google, Outlook, or anything in between, many said that as soon as they get an email about a bill, they set a calendar reminder to pay it on or before the due date.
